July 2014, Volume 25, Issue 3
El Salvador’s Beleaguered Democracy
In February 2014, Salvadorans narrowly elected as president a former FMLN guerrilla commander, but he will have to deal with a dire economy and horrific levels of crime.
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July 2002, Volume 13, Issue 3
Globalization and Self-Government
Until now, globalization and democratization have been mutually reinforcing, but in the future globalization may pose serious challenges for democracy.
October 2002, Volume 13, Issue 4
Zimbabwe’s Hijacked Election
Realizing that power would slip from his grasp if he allowed an honest presidential election in 2002, longtime strongman Robert Mugabe resorted to antidemocratic tactics that set a new low in cruelty and dishonesty.
October 2002, Volume 13, Issue 4
Dark Days in Belarus
Why did Belarusians return dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka to power in September 2001? Could a better-managed opposition campaign have made a difference?
January 2001, Volume 12, Issue 1
How People View Democracy: Africans’ Surprising Universalism
Although Africa is a latecomer to democratization, Africans overwhelmingly support democracy, and their conception of democracy is surprisingly liberal.
January 2000, Volume 11, Issue 1
Postmodern Prophet: Tocqueville Visits Vegas
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January 1999, Volume 10, Issue 1
Eastern Europe a Decade Later: Another Great Transformation
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January 1999, Volume 10, Issue 1
Eastern Europe a Decade Later: Victory Defeated
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January 1999, Volume 10, Issue 1
Eastern Europe a Decade Later: Geography and Democratic Destiny
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January 1999, Volume 10, Issue 1
Eastern Europe a Decade Later: Slovakia’s Democratic Awakening
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January 1999, Volume 10, Issue 1
Eastern Europe a Decade Later: A New Phase in Czech Politics
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October 1998, Volume 9, Issue 4
Liberal Voices from China: Liberalism, Equal Status, and Human Rights
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